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MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly over Southern California during an offload evolution from amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson)

MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly over Southern California during an offload evolution from amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson)

Photo by Eloise A. Johnson

Lt. Cmdr. Cranor, left, and Lt. Phillips operate an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, off the coast of Southern California, June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Johnson)

Lt. Cmdr. Cranor, left, and Lt. Phillips operate an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, off the coast of Southern California, June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Johnson)

Photo by Eloise A. Johnson

A joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV) with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departs a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chu)

A joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV) with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departs a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chu)

Photo by Minh-Thy Chu

A wreath is placed on a monument during the 3rd Annual Military Working Dog Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, California, May 25, 2023. Annually, The Dawgs Project and the MCI-West MWD sections come together to pay tribute to fallen military working dogs and handlers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

A wreath is placed on a monument during the 3rd Annual Military Working Dog Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, California, May 25, 2023. Annually, The Dawgs Project and the MCI-West MWD sections come together to pay tribute to fallen military working dogs and handlers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation to the confidence chamber at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. May 23, 2023. The confidence chamber trains recruits how to properly use the M40 gas mask and respond to potential chemical and biological threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation to the confidence chamber at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. May 23, 2023. The confidence chamber trains recruits how to properly use the M40 gas mask and respond to potential chemical and biological threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, leave the confidence chamber after completing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear training at Marine Corps Base , Calif., May 23, 2023. The confidence chamber trained recruits how to properly use the M40 gas mask and respond to potential chemical and biological threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, leave the confidence chamber after completing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear training at Marine Corps Base , Calif., May 23, 2023. The confidence chamber trained recruits how to properly use the M40 gas mask and respond to potential chemical and biological threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donald Foster, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sets security for simulated casualties during an expeditionary medical integration course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 22, 2023. The expeditionary medical integration course is designed to lay the foundation for 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment Marines medical personnel to provide the highest levels of health service support in any operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gurule)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donald Foster, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sets security for simulated casualties during an expeditionary medical integration course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 22, 2023. The expeditionary medical integration course is designed to lay the foundation for 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment Marines medical personnel to provide the highest levels of health service support in any operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gurule)

Photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, watches an MV-22 Osprey take off from the landing zone during an expeditionary medical integration course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 22, 2023. The expeditionary medical integration course is designed to lay the foundation for 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment Marines medical personnel to provide the highest levels of health service support in any operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gurule)

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, watches an MV-22 Osprey take off from the landing zone during an expeditionary medical integration course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 22, 2023. The expeditionary medical integration course is designed to lay the foundation for 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment Marines medical personnel to provide the highest levels of health service support in any operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gurule)

Photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper, with Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flys over the training area during a close air support exercise as part of United Arab Emirates Unit Enhancement Training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 10, 2023. The intent of UAE Unit Enhancement Training is to further develop and reinforce partner relations and enhance United Arab Emirates soldiers knowledge of Marine Corps tactics and procedures in indirect fire and close air support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Henry)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper, with Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flys over the training area during a close air support exercise as part of United Arab Emirates Unit Enhancement Training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 10, 2023. The intent of UAE Unit Enhancement Training is to further develop and reinforce partner relations and enhance United Arab Emirates soldiers knowledge of Marine Corps tactics and procedures in indirect fire and close air support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Henry)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to hook a Polaris MRZR, an ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during external lift operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 9, 2023. CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to hook a Polaris MRZR, an ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during external lift operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 9, 2023. CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Maganagarcia, a landing support specialist assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, monitors a Polaris MRZR, an ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, hooked beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during external lift operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 9, 2023. CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Maganagarcia, a landing support specialist assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, monitors a Polaris MRZR, an ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, hooked beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during external lift operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 9, 2023. CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, monitor a Polaris MRZR, an ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, hooked beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team lift operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 9, 2023. CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, monitor a Polaris MRZR, an ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, hooked beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team lift operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 9, 2023. CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, participate in the run down memory lane challenge during the Spartan De Mayo field meet at Paige Field House on Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2023. H&S Bn. participated in a field day event followed by a family day lunch and festivities in order to promote comradery, build unit cohesion, and provide our families with a supportive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sergeant Cervantes)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, participate in the run down memory lane challenge during the Spartan De Mayo field meet at Paige Field House on Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2023. H&S Bn. participated in a field day event followed by a family day lunch and festivities in order to promote comradery, build unit cohesion, and provide our families with a supportive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sergeant Cervantes)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, participate in the run down memory lane challenge during the Spartan De Mayo field meet at Paige Field House on Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2023. H&S Bn. participated in a field day event followed by a family day lunch and festivities in order to promote comradery, build unit cohesion, and provide our families with a supportive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sergeant Cervantes)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, participate in the run down memory lane challenge during the Spartan De Mayo field meet at Paige Field House on Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2023. H&S Bn. participated in a field day event followed by a family day lunch and festivities in order to promote comradery, build unit cohesion, and provide our families with a supportive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sergeant Cervantes)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, participate in the Jeopardy knowledge challenge during the Spartan De Mayo field meet at Paige Field House on Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2023. H&S Bn. participated in a field day event followed by a family day lunch and festivities in order to promote comradery, build unit cohesion, and provide our families with a supportive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sergeant Cervantes)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, participate in the Jeopardy knowledge challenge during the Spartan De Mayo field meet at Paige Field House on Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2023. H&S Bn. participated in a field day event followed by a family day lunch and festivities in order to promote comradery, build unit cohesion, and provide our families with a supportive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sergeant Cervantes)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes

U.S. Marine Corps utility cover and M18 Modular Handgun System is propped up on a counter for the Lock It Up Lethal Means Safety Campaign photo shoot at Camp Pendleton, California, May 22, 2023. This photograph was taken for use in graphic designs in support of the I MEF Resilience Alliance and Lethal Means safety’s 988 Campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Knowles)

U.S. Marine Corps utility cover and M18 Modular Handgun System is propped up on a counter for the Lock It Up Lethal Means Safety Campaign photo shoot at Camp Pendleton, California, May 22, 2023. This photograph was taken for use in graphic designs in support of the I MEF Resilience Alliance and Lethal Means safety’s 988 Campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Knowles)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Knowles

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hubbard, a UH-1Y Venom Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes surroundings during a training flight during National Training Center Rotation 23-07 in California, April 27, 2023. During the exercise, HMLA-367 supported 75th Ranger Regiment and 3/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) as the sole rotary-wing fire support element, enhancing joint planning and execution of long-range assault force escort, deep and close air support, and direct-action raids. Hubbard is a native of Sullivan, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hubbard, a UH-1Y Venom Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes surroundings during a training flight during National Training Center Rotation 23-07 in California, April 27, 2023. During the exercise, HMLA-367 supported 75th Ranger Regiment and 3/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) as the sole rotary-wing fire support element, enhancing joint planning and execution of long-range assault force escort, deep and close air support, and direct-action raids. Hubbard is a native of Sullivan, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts training during National Training Center Rotation 23-07 at Fort Irwin, California, April 27, 2023. During the exercise, HMLA-367 supported 75th Ranger Regiment and 3/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) as the sole rotary-wing fire support element, enhancing joint planning and execution of long-range assault force escort, deep and close air support, and direct-action raids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts training during National Training Center Rotation 23-07 at Fort Irwin, California, April 27, 2023. During the exercise, HMLA-367 supported 75th Ranger Regiment and 3/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) as the sole rotary-wing fire support element, enhancing joint planning and execution of long-range assault force escort, deep and close air support, and direct-action raids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Roberts, a UH-1Y Venom Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes surroundings during a training flight during National Training Center Rotation 23-07 at Fort Irwin, California, April 27, 2023. During the exercise, HMLA-367 supported 75th Ranger Regiment and 3/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) as the sole rotary-wing fire support element, enhancing joint planning and execution of long-range assault force escort, deep and close air support, and direct-action raids. Roberts is a native of Plano, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. . Devereux)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Roberts, a UH-1Y Venom Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes surroundings during a training flight during National Training Center Rotation 23-07 at Fort Irwin, California, April 27, 2023. During the exercise, HMLA-367 supported 75th Ranger Regiment and 3/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) as the sole rotary-wing fire support element, enhancing joint planning and execution of long-range assault force escort, deep and close air support, and direct-action raids. Roberts is a native of Plano, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. . Devereux)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts training during National Training Center Rotation 23-07 at Fort Irwin, California, April 27, 2023. During the exercise, HMLA-367 supported 75th Ranger Regiment and 3/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) as the sole rotary-wing fire support element, enhancing joint planning and execution of long-range assault force escort, deep and close air support, and direct-action raids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts training during National Training Center Rotation 23-07 at Fort Irwin, California, April 27, 2023. During the exercise, HMLA-367 supported 75th Ranger Regiment and 3/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) as the sole rotary-wing fire support element, enhancing joint planning and execution of long-range assault force escort, deep and close air support, and direct-action raids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux